Replace Double Glazing - or not - this is the question...

Yorkie1

I wouldn't tell the DG companies anything about your future intentions; it shouldn't make any difference either to their price or quality.

MX5huggy

It's one of those things that will not add value to the house, just make it more likely to sell.

Some buyers would see it and think windows need replacing, putting them off or reducing the offer they make. But for a few hudread you can fix this.

BertieUK

MX5huggy Thanks for your input.

Being an OAP I felt that the cost could be out of my reach and might run into thousands of pounds. Reading some reports what some salespeople are reputed to say to us OAPs can be scary at times.

This morning my wife called in to discuss our problem with our local estate agents and they said that replace units before the property is put onto the market.

A suggestion that we expected them to say, but I do agree completely that approaching the property and any interested client could turn and walk away if their eyes caught the windows on a day where we had high condensation.

Do you think that companies would only replace the affected units and not expect to replace everyone of them?

Kind regards
Bob

blackshirtuk

I would ask a local glazier, rather than Double glazing company, to quote just for the blown units.

I had a panel in conservatory roof replaced this summer 1600x 600 for £80 fitted. just to give you a ballpark figure. Shouldn't cost thousands

Nan_Dingle

Have you checked if there are any grants available to replaced failed glazing units, esp. if you are classed as 'vulnerable' or in receipt of means-tested benefits.

Replacing the glazing units may also be the chance to use 'K' glass, which would up the efficiency of the DG, all attractive to purchasers.

budgetdiyer

Assuming the frames are in usable condition i'd just get the misty panes replaced, an easy and cheap option. I had a large 1.5m x 1m double glazed pane replaced last year for under £100 fitted.

If you leave it and put it on the market some buyers will wrongly assume it needs complete new windows and either be put off or want a silly amount off the asking price!

cyclonebri1

Here's my view, sell it in the summer, ok, may be tricky and the property may hang around so;

I would get quotes for the units to be replaced, forget resealing it is often more expensive.

I would then offer the house as is, and see if they want to knock back the price because of this.

If they do it will undoubtedly be more than the actual cost of replacement that you will have.

Tell them you will replace them prior to the sale without the price reduction.
Should save you money and let them know you know the value of defects and are not to be hoodwinked.;);)

Ps, I had several units replaced recently, the costs were a fair bit less than a previous poster was charged.

BertieUK

blackshirtuk wrote: »

I would ask a local glazier, rather than Doubleglazing company, to quote just for the blown units.

We have a Double Glazing Repair Shop (Repairs, Parts and Accessories) abouthalf a mile away from our property that we will certainly get a quote from.

Nan_Dingle wrote: »

Have you checked if there are any grantsavailable to replaced failed glazing units, esp. if you are classed as'vulnerable' or in receipt of means-tested benefits.

Replacing the glazing units may also be the chance to use 'K' glass, whichwould up the efficiency of the DG, all attractive to purchasers.

To find out if there are grants available who wouldyou suggest we contact please, Our Town Hall?
What is "K" glass please?

budgetdiyer wrote: »

Assuming the frames are in usable condition i'djust get the misty panes replaced, an easy and cheap option. I had a large 1.5mx 1m double glazed pane replaced last year for under £100 fitted.

If you leave it and put it on the market some buyers will wrongly assume itneeds complete new windows and either be put off or want a silly amount off theasking price!

The pricethat you paid gives me great relief as I do not mind spending up to £1.000 tohave the misty panes replaced, as you say some buyers could think that all theDG needs replacing and look for silly amounts off the asking price.

We willfollow up on our progress as and when it happens, and many thanks to all whohave contributed.



Kind regards

Bob

BertieUK

Cyclonebri1

We will digest all the points that you have made, they make good sense to us, if we get all relevant quotes etc we could then use these when needed. Greatful thanks

Kind regards
Bob

27col

Another point to consider is that a prospective buyer, when viewing the "fogged" panes, might come to the conclusion that other maintenance in the house has not been done either.